What is the real meaning of the Indian flag Tiranga? - Quora Quora India What is the real meaning of the Indian flag Tiranga? We have been taught differently in schools and by media. Some say it represents diversity, some say secularism, some say green for agricultural and white represents peace while saffron is symbol of sacrifice.... P. S. - by real meaning I mean factual representation of flag . Written Aug 14 The real meaning of the Indian flag Tiranga is "Independence" Independence is the combination of two words - one is "In" and other is "Dependence”. ”In" represents inner which means our inner or true self and "dependence" means dependency. Independence means, complete dependency on our true inner self, this dependency will not be achieved as long as we have not realized our true inner self. The tri colours of the Indian flag represents the attributes of our true inner self, Orange represents Harmony & Abundance White represents Innocence, Purity, Faith and Peace Green represents immortality The chakra with 24 stripes represents the 24 elements which constitutes our body, the circle around the 24 stripes represents realization of perfectness.

When we completely depend on our true inner self, we get control over these 24 elements i.e. our body by which we realize our perfectness and will achieve real independence. Happy Independence Day!! Written Aug 15, 2014 Indian National Flag, the mighty tricolor or the 'Tiranga', stands mainly as a symbol of freedom. The first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawarlal Nehru called it,"a flag not only of freedom for ourselves, but a symbol of freedom to all people". The flag, as we all know, contains three colors which are saffron, white and green. Saffron- Saffron mainly stands for renunciation, dis-interestedness, courage and sacrifice. Former president of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had explained that,"Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation or disinterestedness. Our leaders must be indifferent to material gains and dedicate themselves to their work". The saffron color has been traditional colour of ancient India. Saffron, in general, represents fire or 'Agni' and is often used to symbolise sacrifice and renunciation.

White- White colour symbolizes the 'truth, peace and purity'. White is often seen as a symbol of light. Dr. S Radhakrishnan here held the view that the 'white' is that light which leads us to the path of truth and guides our conduct. Green- The coulour green is often associated with nature. It symbolifies our relation to the soil. The green is symbol of fertility, the fertile soil that gives life to plants on which all other lives depend. Green represents the auspiciousness of the land. Ashoka Chakra- The Ashoka Chakra represents 'Dharma' or righteousness and the progressive movement. The chakra is considered to be the wheel of law of 'Dharma'. The chakra reminds us that the those who work under the symbol of this flag have to follow their work principle and keep on moving in that direction, because stagnation brings no progress. Thanks for the a2a. The National flag of India is a horizontal tricolor of deep Saffron (Kesari) at the top, White in the middle and Dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. SAFRRON ( Kesari ) : Indicating the strength and courage of the country.

WHITE ( Safed ) : Indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel with 24 spokes which represents the chakra. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. This Dharma Chakra depicted the "wheel of the law" in the Sarnath Lion Capital made by the 3rd-century BC Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. The chakra intends to show that there is life in movement and death in stagnation. GREEN ( Hara ) : Shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land. Below mentioned were the previous tricolour flags of India : In 1921 In 1931 The Indian National Flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. It is the symbol of our national pride. Over the last five decades, several people including members of armed forces have ungrudgingly laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying in its full glory. By : Holiday Bookie : Your Holiday Partner !!!

e : sales1@holidaybookie.com ; t :02030580001 Updated Nov 18, 2015 Many people don't know it but our national flag is a sign to unite all types of people in the country.. Orange for Hindus, green for muslims, white for Christians and the Ashoka chakra for SC/ST.. Rest all are just superficial meanings EDIT: The idea of the tricolour as we know it was born in the mind of a Andhra Congressman, P. Venkayya of Masulipatnam. Between 1918 and 1921 Venkayya raised the question of a national flag at every session of the Congress. Mahatma Gandhi liked the idea but not the way it was conceived; as he remarked, ‘in his [Venkayya’s] designs I saw nothing to stir the nations to its depths’. Then a north Indian patriot, Lala Hansraj, suggested that any such flag should have, as its centre-piece, the charkha, or spinning wheel. This attracted Gandhi, who told Venkayya to incorporate the feature in his design.

The Mahatma also expressed the wish that the National Flag should be in three colours; red to represent the Hindus, green to represent the Muslims, and white to represent peace as well as all the other faiths of India. At this time, Gandhi favoured having the white band on the top, followed by the green, with red coming last, signifying that the minorities came before the majority, who had the ethical responsibility for their safety and well-being. The charkha, he thought, should be placed so as to cover all three bands. Through the nineteen twenties it became customary to hoist this flag at patriotic events. Speaking at such a ceremony in Ahmedabad in February 1929, Gandhi observed that ‘today, in India, some people hold that Hindus and Muslims will never get on well together, that these incompatibles can never be on good terms now or in the future, that independence here could either be for the Hindus or for the Muslims’. The Mahatma himself dissented from this counsel of despair. ‘If this line of thinking persists’, he said, ‘it is meaningless to hoist this national flag.

You who are present here to witness the unfurling of this flag should take a vow that the Hindus, Muslims, and Christians or any other community which regards India as its home, will co-operate with one another for securing swaraj for India’. The colours on the flag have no communal meaning unlike the views propagated by some ignorant Hindutva elements with a fascist agenda. The 3 colours on Indian National Flag represent the following: 1 Saffron- Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation or disinterestedness. Our leaders must be indifferent to material gains and dedicate themselves to their work. 2 White- Representative of peace and tranquillity. The white in the centre is light, the path of truth to guide our conduct. 3 Green- Represents prosperity. It is representative of the green fields and is dedicated to the agricultural community in India. Is respects our relation to the plant life here on which all other life depends. 4 The Asoka Chakra in the centre is a 24 spoke wheel that represents relentless progress 24 hours a day. Stagnation is death and movement is life. It is also the wheel of law.

Coming to the some answers telling that the colours represent various religions- Saffron for Hindus, White for Christians, Green for Muslims, Chakra for the Buddhists and the flag staff for the Sikhs, this is not the official interpretation of the colours. This idea was mentioned by our second President Dr S Radhakrishnan (We celebrate his Birthday 5th September as Teacher's Day). Of course, he had to give a clarification later on that the flag had no communal agenda behind it and that it was just a poetic interpretation that he had given during his speech. An interesting anecdote: The SC dealt with a case of disrespect to the Flag by a police officer in 1959. On Independence day 1955, a mob of 3000, mostly students gheraoed the police station in Mughalsirai demanding that the Flag be flown half mast in respect for the students killed in Police firing in Patna. However, as per the law, the Flag cannot be flown half mast on Independence Day. However, to appease the mob, the SHO flew the Flag half mast from 8AM to 11AM. He was appreciated for his tactful handling by his seniors.

However, PM Nehru said later in a speech that " no disrespect to the Flag will be tolerated". The officer's tactful handling was now brushed aside and he was demoted 2 ranks. When the case went to court, the SC observed that the circumstances should also be taken into consideration and the motive with which the flag was lowered. The SC ruled that there was no disrespect to the Flag and directed the police department to pay the officer Rs 300. Here are the details of the case: History of Tiranga - Indian Flag History of Tiranga - Indian Flag During the Freedom Struggle the flag went through many designs before settling on the tricolor that represents India today. Here’s a brief history of the Tiranga (Tricolor). The flag that was first hoisted on August 7, 1906, at the Parsee Bagan Square in Calcutta This flag was first hoisted on August 7, 1906 at the Parsee Bagan Square (Green Park) in Calcutta. It is a horizontal tricolor of dark blue, yellow and red. The upper blue stripe has 8 stars of different points. These represented the various state of bloom of lotus flower.

The middle yellow stripe has “Vande Mataram” written in Devanagari script. The lower red strip has a sun and a star and a crescent on each end. Some sources give Sachindra Prasad Bose and Sukumar Mitra the credit for design Called the 'Saptarishi Flag', this was hoisted in Stuttgart at the International Socialist Congress held on August 22, 1907 This flag was known as the Saptarishi flag and was hosted in Paris and later in Stuttgart by Madam Bhikaji Cama and her band of revolutionaries. This flag was very similar to first flag. The top strip had one lotus and seven stars depicting the Saptarishi . Madam Cama was the designer of this flag. The 8 stars-lotus in these flags represented the 8 provinces of British India. There are other variations of these flags. One such flag had all the stars, sun, star and crescent hand embroidered. However, the word “Vande Mataram” was misspelled. Associated with the names of Dr. Annie Besant and Lokmanya Tilak, this flag was hoisted at the Congress session in Calcutta during the "Home Rule Movement".

By 1917, the political struggle for India’s freedom had taken a definite turn. This flag was used by Dr. Annie Besant and Lokmanya Tilak during the “Home Rule” movement. The top left corner of the flag has the union jack. The flag itself consists of 9 strips, 5 red and 4 green. The crescent and the star is on the top right corner and 7 stars in the pattern of saptarishi are arranged on the flag. This flag symbolizes the aspirations of the freedom struggle at that time of a Dominion Status. In the year 1921, a young man from Andhra presented this flag to Gandhiji for approval. It was only after Gandhiji's suggestion that the white strip and the charkha were added. The flag used in the Home rule movement was not very popular. The presence of Union Jack on the flag depicted the political compromise that was very unpopular with the masses. 1921, brought the young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi to the fore.

During the All India Congress Committee Meeting at Bezwada (Vijayawada) in Andhra Pradesh, a young man designed this flag and presented it to Gandhiji. The flag originally had only 2 colors, green and red that symbolized the Muslim and the Hindu communities. At Gandhiji’s request, the third white color was added for the other communities and the charkha to symbolize progress. This flag was never approved by the Congress Committee however, because of Gandhiji’s approval; it was used at all Congress functions. This flag was suggested during the All India Congress Committee session in 1931. However, the Committee's suggestion was not approved. In 1931 at the All India Congress Committee meeting in Karachi, the communal tensions were already flaring. There was significant controversy over the importance of flag colors. A 7 member flag committee was set up to come up with a flag. They presented the flag with just one color; saffron with a reddish brown charkha. This flag was not approved by the Congress Committee. On August 6, 1931, The Indian National Congress formally adopted this flag, which was first hoisted on August 31.

A resolution was passed and the committee formally adopted the tricolor flag on August 6 1921. It was first hoisted on August 31, 1931. The date was declared as Flag Day. The proportions for the flag were set at 2:3. Our National Flag, which was born on July 22, 1947, with Nehruji's words, "Now I present to you not only the Resolution but the Flag itself". This flag was first hoisted at the Council House on August 15, 1947. On august 15 1947, India adopted the horizontal tricolor of orange, white and green with blue Ashok Chakra. The tricolor was adopted since 1921 and the Ashok Chakra was added for historical depth and to separate the National flag from the Indian National Congress flag. The spoke Ashok Chakra or the Wheel of Law of 3rd century BC Mauryan Emperor Ashok. India's flag is a tricolor standard with bands of saffron, white and dark green. The saffron represents courage, sacrifice, patriotism, and renunciation.

It is also the color of the Hindu people. The green stands for faith, fertility and the land, it is the color of Islam religion. The white is in the center, symbolizing the hope for unity and peace. In the center of the white band is a blue wheel with 24 spokes. This is the Ashoka Chakra (or "Wheel of Law"). The chakra represents the continuing progress of the nation and the importance of justice in life. It also appears on the Sarnath Lion, Capital of Ashoka. The largest flag in India (6.3 × 4.2 m) is flown by the government of Maharashtra atop the Mantralya building, the state administrative headquarters Lt Shri Pingali Venkayya, the man who designed the Tiranga. You may also like..... Constitution of India - The Constitution of India (popularly known by its Hindi Name “Bhartiya Sanvidhan”) is the supreme law of India..... History of Republic Day - The Republic Day of India commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into force. This was the day when our rights and duties were brought to a concrete form.... Home > Know Your National Flag 1.

What is the difference between a flag and National-flag? Ans. A flag is a piece of cloth attached to a flagpole, representing a clan, community, army, office of authority, industrial house or an individual. In modern times a flag is commonly rectangular varying is size, colour and the design on it. On the contrary, a National-flag is more than a piece of cloth. It is the most solemn and constitutionally or traditionally authorized symbol of a country. It represents the whole country, the entire nation, its ideals, hopes, aspirations and the pride. People throughout the history of mankind have laid down life for their National-flag, as it is the strongest patriotic symbol. 2. What is the nickname of our National-flag? Ans. We fondly call our flag Tiranga, meaning having three colours. The nickname, however, is a misnomer because the flag in fact has four colours not three as is commonly understood. The forth colour blue of the Chakra is often not mentioned being a secondary colour in the flag. 3. When was the National-flag for Independent India adopted? Ans.

After the British government declared to free India on the 15th of August 1947, Indian leaders realized the need to have a National-flag for Independent India. Accordingly, an ad-hoc Flag Committee was formed to finalize the Flag. On its recommendation the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July 1947 adopted the Tiranga as the National-flag for free-India. 4. Name the person, whose design of the National-flag for free-India was finally accepted by the Constituent Assembly in 1947. Ans. The design of the National-flag for Independent India submitted by Mrs. Suriaya Badr-ud-Din Tyabi was finally approved and accepted by the Flag Committee on 17th July 1947. She was an artist of repute and her husband B.H.F.Tyabji (ICS) was then a Deputy Secretary in the Secretariat of the Constituent Assembly. 5. After India became an independent State, where did the first outdoor official flag hoisting take place in the world on the 15th of August, 1947? Ans.

The first outdoor official flag hoisting of Tiranga on the 15th of August 1947, took place inCanberra, Australia at the residence of Sir Raghunath Paranype, the High Commission of India in Australia at 1200 hrs local time and at 0730hrs IST which means three hours in advance of the first flag hoisting in India that took place at 10:30AM on the day at the present day Parliament House. 6. The National Anthem of India “Jana-Gana- Mana” was adopted on the 24th of January, 1950 then which anthem was played / sung at the UN Headquarters in Washington on the 15th of August, 1947, when the Tiranga was first hoisted there amidst the flags of other free nations of the world? Ans. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s version of “Jana-Gana-Mana” was played at the UN HQ’s as the National Anthem of India. Netaji had recorded the song as his army’s anthem while he was in Germany.

The UN HQ’s had a disc of the song available with them and the same was played by the UN orchestra while hoisting the Tiranga. Interestingly, Jana-Gana-Mana by then had not being adopted as the National Anthem of India. 7. On the midnight of the 14-15 August, 1947 after the official declaration of India’s Independence in the Central Hall of the Council House (now known as Parliament House) a lady leading a group of 72 womenhad presented the first Tiranga to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the Chariman of the Constitutent Assembly. Name the lady. Ans. She was Mrs. Hansa Mehta from Gujarat, an educationist, orator and a freedom fighter who was i m - p r i s o n e d several times by the British India Government. She was known in her circle as a dictator. Mrs. Mehta died at the age of 98 in Bombay in 1995. 8.

Who said in the Council House on the midnight of the 14th-15th of August, 1947, “It is in the fitness of things that the first flag of free-India that is to fly over this August House should be a gift from the women of India”? Ans. It was Mrs.Hansa Mehta who made this emotional statement, while presenting the first Tiranga to Dr.Rajendra Prasad, the then chairman of the Constituent Assembly. 9. Where did the first flag hoisting take place in India after the first Indian government took the oath of office on the 15th of August 1947? Ans: At the Council House (now known as Parliament House) at 10:30am. The Union Jack there was lowered for the last time personally by Lord Louis Mountbatten, the first Governor General of India, giving way to the Tiranga, which was raised for the first time on the flagmast by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. 10. When was Tiranga unfurled for the first time on the ramparts of the Red Fort after Independence? Ans.

On the 16th of August 1947, which was a Saturday, at 8.30 A.M. On the 15th of August as both, theJawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime-Minister of India were pre-occupied with many other inevitable official formalities, the flag hoisting at Red Fort was planned and executed on the next day i.e.,16th August 1947. 11. Where was Tiranga first publically hoisted in New Delhi on the 15th of August, 1947? Ans. The first public flag hoisting took place at the Princess Park near India Gate, New Delhi in the afternoon of 15th of August 1947. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru did the honour of hoisting the Tiranga. Mysteriously, as the Tiranga was unfurled a rainbow appeared on the skyline. The rareoccurrence amazed many including, Lord Louis Mountbatten whose carriage could not reach up to the dias due to the exuberant and unmanageable crowd that came to witness the ceremony. 12. How many colours are there in our National flag? Ans.

There are four colours in our Flag; the saffron, white and the green as principal colours, and the navy blue of the Ashok Chakra is the secondary colour. 13. What are the official names of the Saffron and Green, the two principal colours used in our National-flag? Ans. The official name for saffron is “India-Saffron” and for green it is “India-Green”. While describing the colours of our flag to any international organization, the two colours are to be described and specified as explained because the two colours have many shades. Hence, we specify the two colours as India-Saffron and India-Green. 14. What is the significance of the Saffron colour in our Flag? Ans. The Saffron stands for courage, sacrifice, valour and the spirit of renunciation. It points to both wisdom and action. The colour also represents the scorched condition of the earth caused by the torrid heat of the Indian sun. It is the colour of spiritual life lead by sadhus, saints, pirs, fakirs and pundits. 15. What is the significance of the White colour in our Flag ? Ans. The White in Tiranga stands for purity.

It is symbolic of the sun’s rays and thus denotes the path of light. It is also for peace and tranquility. The White of the Flag as well represents every religion and every language in the country. 16. What is the significance of the Green colour in our Flag? Ans. The Green is for growth and also denotes our relation with earth. Hence, it is the colour of vegetation, agriculture and plant life on which all other life depends. The Green also stands for hope and largely we live on hope. 17. What is the significance of the Blue colour in our Flag? Ans. The Blue in our flag signifies the boundless sky above and the fathomless sea below. The Blue also implies inner energy. The Chakra with its 24 spokes suggests continual progress of the country. 18. What is the significance of the Ashok Chakra as shown in our Flag? Ans. The wheel has been used since ancient times in India as a solar symbol. In July 1947, the Flag Committee chose the Ashoka’s Dharma Chakra for the reason that amongst all the chakras that came to their mind the “Sarnath Chakra” was the most beautiful and artistic.

On the flag, it signifies India’s continual progress and growth. 19. How many spokes are there in the Ashok Chakra on the centre band of the Flag? Ans. There are 24 equally spaced spokes in the Chakra, signifying the 24 hours of the day. 20. In which colour is the Ashok Chakra printed or embroidered on the Flag? Ans. The Ashok Chakra in the centre on the white band of our flag is in navy blue. 21. Which colours are mixed to form the Saffron in our Flag? Ans. Red and yellow colours are mixed in a particular ratio to form the Saffron shade of our flag. Philosophically, the red denotes both valour and action whereas the yellow stands for wisdom. 22. Who suggested, the Ashok Chakra in lieu of the Charkha, to the Flag Committee, while adopting the Tiranga in July, 1947? Ans. The Ashok Chakra in place of the Charkha, which was in use earlier during our struggle for freedom, on the flag for Free-India was suggested to the Flag-Committee by Mr.

Badr-ud-Din H.F.Tyabji, a Deputy Secretariat in the Constituent Assembly and the grandson of the great Tyabiji who was once the President of the Indian National Congress. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the chairman of the Committee advised him to consult Gandhiji on the proposal to replace the Charkha with Know Your National Flag 23 Chakra. Gandhiji wanted to see for himself the look of the change before consenting. Mr. Tyabji’s wife prepared a sample by painting the Chakra on the white band of a sample flag. Gandhiji was happy with the proposed change and the Flag- Committee adopted the Chakra on the flag in place of Charkha. 23. If the length of our National-flag is 18 feet, what will be its width? Ans. It will be 12 feet. 24. What is the ratio of the length to the width of our National-flag? Ans. The ratio of the width to the length of the Flag shall ordinarily be two breadths to three breadths. In other words, the ratio is 2 : 3. 25.

Which type of fabric can be used for manufacturing the Tiranga to be used by general public? Ans. Flags meant to be used by general public can be made of any fabric, preferably with hand-spun cotton or silk Khadi. Earlier it was mandatory to be of only Khadi. 26. What type of fabric is to be used for manufacturing Tirangas meant for government offices, its agencies and government officials? Ans. The flags meant to be used on government buildings are to be mandatorily made only of hand-spun cotton or silk Khadi. Even the stitching thread has to be Khadi for such flags. 27. How many standard sizes of our National-flag are there as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Flag Code of India? Ans. As per the Flag Code of India and the Indian Bureau of Standards there are nine standard sizes of our National-flag. Earlier, they were only five which were later increased to severn. Flags of larger dimension can be made keeping the ration of 3:2. THE NINE STANDARD SIZES OF THE FLAG 28. Name the official book / booklet that lays down the Code for the use of our National-flag? Ans. It is the ‘Flag Code of India’.

29. Can you fly your National-flag at your home or at your work place on all the 365 days of the year? Ans. Yes. In 2002, the Government of India had allowed citizens to fly the National-flag on all days, but by then it was not a Fundamental Right. 30. Between what time to what time is the National-flag normally flown during day time? Ans. The Flag is normally flown between sunrise and sunset. 31. On what occasions do we fly the National-flag at half-mast? Ans. In the event of death of certain dignitaries recognized by the centre/state governments, the National-flag shall be half-mast at certain places and for specified days. 32. Name a few VVIP’S who can fly the Nationalflag on their car? Ans. The President and Prime-Minister of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Indian Ambassadors appointed in foreign lands, etc. can fly the National-flag on their car. 33. Can you fly a miniature National-flag inside your car? Ans. Yes, Indian citizens can fly the National-flag inside their car on the dash board or on the wind screen. 34.

Can you write a patriotic slogan or a message on the face of our National-flag? Ans. No, lettering of any kind is not to be put upon the Flag. 35. Can you print, stitch, embroider Tiranga as a part of your dress or costume? If yes, is there any restriction? Ans. Yes, you can do so, but not below the waistline. 36. Can you embroider or print the image of Tiranga on cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins or undergarments, etc? Ans. No, it is not allowed nor it is desirable. 37. How is an old, unclean, multilated or torn National-flag disposed off ? Ans. It is destroyed in whole in private preferably by burning or by any other method consistent with the dignity of the Flag such as burying it deep with respect or by immersing it into the Ganga duly folded. 38. While using the Tiranga on a dead body, how is the Flag placed on the body—horizontally or vertically? Ans. It is placed horizontally on the chest of the deceased. The saffron band is to touch the neck of the body.

The flag must not be placed over the body or coffin like a Chadar to avoid touching the feet of the deceased. 39. How is the Flag placed on the dead body of a person disposed off? Ans. The flag placed on a dead body is destroyed in private, away from public gaze preferably by burning or burying it deep or immersing it into the Gange. 40. Can a Judge of a High Court fly the Nationalflag on his/her car? Ans. Yes, the High Court judges can now fly the Nationalflag on their car. Earlier, they were not allowed to do so. 41. Can the National-flag be flown during night? if yes, what are the restrictions? Ans. The Flag can be flown during night hours provided, it is on a 100ft or above flagpole and is adequately illuminated. 42. On a day when it is raining heavily do you have to lower the National-flag? Ans. No, the Flag is to fly between sunrise and sunset regardless of weather conditions. 43. When the Tiranga is to be flown with the National-flag of another country which side will the Tiranga be placed or flown — to the right or to the left? Ans.

While flying Tiranga besides another country’s National-flag, it will be placed / flown to the left as one looks at it. 44. In case of death of a VVIP on 25th January or 14th August, or 1st October and a 7 day state mouring is declared, will the Flag fly half-mast the next day on 26th of January, 15th August, or 2nd October as the case may be? Ans. No, in a such a case, the Flag will fly full-mast on 26th January, the Republic Day similarly on 15th August, the Independence Day and on the Gandhi Jayanti Day. 45. In case of death of a VVIP on Republic Day 26th of January or on Independence day 15th of August or on 2nd of October and a state mourning is declared by the Government, will the Flag fly halfmast on the day? Ans. No, it will fly full-mast, except on the building where the dead body lies in State. And as the body is removed from there for cremation, the flag will be raised fullmast on the building. 46 .

When state mourning is declared by the Government on the death of a VVIP are the members of public suppose to fly the Flag at halfmast? Ans. No, the general public is not suppose to half-mast the flag; however, they may do so at their discretion. It is so because the Flag is to be half-masted only on Govt. buildings on receiving instructions from the Government. Since no instructions are issued to public to half mast the flag, members of public are not obliged to do so. 47. As per convention all jail buildings are suppose to fly the National-flag. After an execution of a prisoner in a particular jail, how will the Flag fly—half-mast or full-mast on the day? Ans. The flag will fly full-mast on the jail building after execution of a prisoner . However, earlier it used to fly half-mast. In the Navy, if there is a death on board a ship while on the high sea her ensign is half-masted. 48. When a foreign dignitary travels in a car provided by the Government of India or by a State Govern-ment, on which side of the car will the Indian National-flag be flown ? Ans.

On the right side of the car and on the left side, the National-flag of the dignitry’s country will be flown. 49. When our National-flag is flown with the United Nation’s Flag, on which side of it will the Tiranga fly? Ans. When the Tiranga is flown besides the UN Flag, it can be flown on either side of it. National Flag of India - Indian National Flag - Indian Tiranga - National Flag Tiranga India India Guide National Symbols National Flag of India - Tiranga National Flag of India National Flag of India - Tiranga - The National Flag of India is known as 'Tiranga' in Hindi that can be translated as 'having three colors. This tricolor flag has a wheel of law in its centre and signifies the freedom and sovereignty of India and its people. It has horizontal stripes of equal widths of deep saffron band on the top, white band in the middle and dark band green at the bottom and the ratio of its width to its length is 2:3. The navy blow wheel situated at the centre of the white band is known as the Dharma Chakra or the 'Wheel of Law'.

It has been adopted from the Ashokan Sarnath Lion Capital and has 24 equally spaced spokes to symbolize the law that reigns and keeps on run twenty-four hours of a day. The saffron color is said to be symbolic of courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white of purity and truth and the green is symbolic of faith and fertility. The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, presented it to the Constituent Assembly of India on 22nd July, 1947. it is made up preferably of hand-woven Khadi that is symbolic of the self-depence of the Nation but is available in all types of fabrics and materials. The rules and regulations related to the use and display of this sacred flag of India are included in the Indian Flag Code, which has just recently been amended to allow all Indian citizens to hoist it throughout the year instead of only on certain specific occasions such as Republic Day and Independence Day. However, there are some restrictions to maintain the dignity to the flag such as flying a damaged or disheveled flag or putting it up with the saffron band at the bottom, draping it over the vehicles or private funerals.

It is considered unlawful to wear the Tricolor flag as a costume or print it and use it as cushion, napkin or handkerchief. National Flag Of India, Indian National Flag, Indian Flag, Ashok Chakra, Indian Flag History, Indian Flag Code, National Symbols Of India. Home : National Symbols : National Flag of India Search National Flag of India The National Flag of India, also called the 'Tiranga', was adopted during an ad hoc meeting of the Constituent Assembly of the country. The meeting was held on the 22nd July 1947, twenty-four days prior to India's independence from the British (which took place on 15th August 1947). Based on the flag of the Indian National Congress, which was designed by Pingali Venkayya, the flag is also the war flag Indian Army, hoisted daily on military installations. The heraldic description of Indian National Flag is Party per fess Saffron and Vert on a fess Argent a "Chakra" Azure. Design National Flag of India has been designed in such a way that it forms a horizontal tricolor, with the colors - saffron, white and green, in equal proportions.

The deep saffron (kesari) color is at the top; white is in the middle, while dark green forms the bottom. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 2:3. In the centre of the white band of the flag is a navy blue wheel, comprising of 24 spokes, which represents the Ashoka Chakra, seen on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. The diameter of the chakra approximates to three-fourth of the width of the white band of the flag. Significance The preamble of the flag code of India describes the significance of the colors and the chakra in the 'Tiranga'. It was amply described by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in the Constituent Assembly that unanimously adopted the National Flag. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan explained: Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation of disinterestedness. Our leaders must be indifferent to material gains and dedicate themselves to their work. The white in the centre is light, the path of truth to guide our conduct. The green shows our relation to soil, our relation to the plant life here on which all other life depends.

The Ashoka Wheel in the center of the white is the wheel of the law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be the controlling principles of those who work under this flag. Again, the wheel denotes motion. There is death in stagnation. There is life in movement. India should no more resist change, it must move and go forward. The wheel represents the dynamism of a peaceful change. Flag Code After 52 years, the citizens of India are free to fly the Indian National Flag over their homes, offices and factories on any day. On 26th January 2002, the flag code was changed, giving Indians the freedom to proudly display the national flag any where and any time. However, there are still some rules and regulations upon how to fly the flag, based on the 26th January 2002 legislation, which should be followed by the citizens. These rules and regulation includes certain dos and don'ts, which have been explained below. Do's The National Flag may be hoisted in educational institutions (schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, etc.) to inspire respect for the Flag.

An oath of allegiance has been included in the flag hoisting in schools. A member of public, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise, consistent with the dignity and honor of the National Flag. Section 2 of the new code accepts the right of all private citizens to fly the flag on their premises. Don'ts The flag cannot be used for communal gains, drapery, or clothes. As far as possible, it should be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of the weather. The flag cannot be intentionally allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water. It cannot be draped over the hood, top, and sides or back of vehicles, trains, boats or aircraft. No other flag or bunting can be placed higher than the flag. Also, no object, including flowers or garlands or emblems, can be placed on or above the flag. The tricolor cannot be used as a festoon, rosette or bunting. Indian Flag, Flag of India Known as the "Tiranga", the national flag of India was adopted on July 22, 1947.

Flag of India Disclaimer Close Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited, its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. China Flag Designed by a freedom fighter by the name Pingali Venkayya, the national flag of India is a horizontal tricolor featuring three equal horizontal bands of saffron (top), white (middle), and green (bottom). The middle stripe of the flag features the national emblem, that is, a blue spinning wheel, the "Ashoka Chakra ". The Ashoka Chakra has twenty-four spokes and represents the eternal wheel of the progress and righteousness. The wheel is found in Ashoka's Lion Capital from Sarnath. The colors used in the flag represent ideals cherished by the constitution of the country. Saffron, the color topmost in the flag represents courage, sacrifice, valor, and the spirit of renunciation. White represents truth, peace, and purity of thought. The green stripe symbolizes culture, fertility, and faith. The National Flag of India was adopted at the meeting of the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947.

The constitution of India lays down strict rules and guidelines that need to be followed when using or displaying the flag. The various instructions on the use of the flag are outlined in the Flag Code of India. The Indian National Flag is a matter of pride for its citizens. The late Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru called the flag a symbol of freedom for the Indians. The colors used in the flag represent the unity and the democratic nature of the country and celebrates secularism. The Indian National Flag is also known as the Tiranga or the Tricolor. Official Name: Republic of India Flag Proportion: 2:3 Adopted on: March 7, 1866 Designed by: Pingali Venkayya Location: Located in southeast Asia; Bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar Capital City: New Delhi Major Cities:Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad Area: 1,269,219 square miles Why Indian flag is called 'Tricolor' when it actually has 4 colours (Saffron, White, Blue & Green)? - Quora Quora ​ Significance of the three colours in the Tiranga: The philosopher S.

Radhakrishnan , who later became India's second president, described the significance of the three colours as follows: Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation of disinterestedness. Our leaders must be indifferent to material gains and dedicate themselves to their work. The white in the centre is light, the path of truth to guide our conduct. The green shows our relation to (the) soil, our relation to the plant life here, on which all other life depends. What about the blue colour of the chakra? The blue colour of the chakra in itself does not symbolise anything. The chakra however is the wheel of the law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be the controlling principle of those who work under this flag. Again, the wheel denotes motion. There is death in stagnation. There is life in movement. India should no more resist change, it must move and go forward. The wheel represents the dynamism of a peaceful change. Origin of the name Tiranga The partition of Bengal resulted in the introduction of a new Indian flag that sought to unite the multitude of castes and races within the country.

It was called the Vandematram Flag and was adopted in 1905. ​In April 1921, Gandhi wrote about the need for an Indian flag, proposing a flag with the charkha or spinning wheel at the centre. ​ Then came the swaraj flag, which was officially adopted by the Congress in 1931. India's national flag is also inspired by it. ​ Excellent question , I hope you have already learnt about the colour significance from Nikhil. So I won't repeat it. Lets see the flag of India- ​ ​ In this if we have a glance at it for once we see only 3 colours . (you may say you saw 4 colours because you already know about the existance of a fourth colour) This happens because our mind can only capture the main content in one look and not the details. Now let me explain through an example as to why the colour of the charkha is not counted.

If we see a decimal number for example- 37.2 In this if we count the numbers there are three (3,7,2) but if we count the figures there are four (3,.,7,2).The decimal point is a symbol and not a number. Similarly in our flag the navy blue colour of the ashok chakra is just the colour of the symbol and not the flag. ​ ​The colour of the symbol is not symbollic of anything like the other three colours and this is because the symbol itself is symbollic.If we talked about the number of symbollic things(not symbol) in our flag then there are 4. Hence our flag is called tiranga (tricolour) because the 3 colours symbolise something and the ashok chakra's colour is not symbolising anything rather the ashok chakra is the symbol. Hope this helped.

Question: Tiranga is the name given to which country’s national flag?
Answer: India